Dried Fruit Compote

This recipe can be served as a dessert or as part of a layered parfait. It can be used as a spread on crackers and bread, or stirred in with yogurt.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 cup dried figs or your favorite dried fruit

1–2 tablespoons agave nectar (to taste)

¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt

¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla extract

¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons water

1. Soak the whole figs in just enough water to cover them, plus another inch. Soak for 8 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Remove figs from water, cut and discard stems from the figs. Chop the figs and place in a medium bowl. Pour the agave nectar, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon on top of the figs and stir until they are well coated.
3. In a food processor with the S blade, blend ¹⁄₄ cup figs until they become a thick sauce. Gradually add a small amount of water, 1 teaspoon at a time as needed, to create a thick sauce.
4. In the bowl, combine the prepared sauce with the whole figs. Recipe will stay good for a few days in the refrigerator.

Per Serving

Calories: 155

Fat: 0 g

Protein: 1 g

Sodium: 149 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Dried Fruit Compotes

Good options for dried fruit compotes include prunes, currants, raisins, and dates, as well as dried mangos, cherries, and apricots.